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2024 Sea Levels Surge: Coastal Communities at Risk

3/15/2025

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In 2024, global sea levels surged by 0.23 inches, surpassing forecasts driven by unprecedented ocean warming and thermal expansion, as reported by NASA. This alarming trend marks a stark shift from prior years dominated by melting ice. With the rate of rise doubling since 1993, coastal communities face escalating threats to their safety and livelihoods.

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In 2024, global sea levels surged by 0.23 inches, surpassing forecasts driven by unprecedented ocean warming and thermal expansion, as reported by NASA. This alarming trend marks a stark shift from prior years dominated by melting ice. With the rate of rise doubling since 1993, coastal communities face escalating threats to their safety and livelihoods.